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Comment by Wayne Ware c/o '75 (WebMaster) on July 19, 2011 at 4:08pm

Phoebe, I'm so sorry to hear about your Uncle & I send you my deepest condolences & I will keep your Family in my prayers!!

Comment by WILLIE W. WILLIAMS JR. on July 19, 2011 at 10:42am

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER:
Good morning Lord!  We thank You for blessing us to see another beautiful perfect day that You have made just for us to bring glory to You.   Today help us to remember it is not about us!  Today we will not take things personal, we will not jump to conclusions, we will not be easily hurt or angered, we will not get frustrated, we will not speak negative words; But instead, we will rejoice and be glad in this day, we will smile while others are wearing a frown, we will forgive and let go, we will speak life, we will look for the good in every situation, we will let those watching us see the Jesus in us, we will have a great day today!   God, if at any time during this day we forget those things we said we would not do and refuse to do the things we said we would do, help us to remember how much You love us always unconditionally, no matter what.   Help us to remember You are the source of our joy, our peace, our strength--You are our everything!   We thank You Lord for being our All in All and through You we can do ALL things.  We pray one for another, and a special prayer for Apostle Berry and her sister, Mother Ola Mae Brown; Dr. Aldina Washington and her mother, Sis. Shirley Hunter; Apostle Frank Phillips and family, Sis. Bessie's 2 yr. old grandson, who was struck by a car, bro. Aubrey Berry and sis. Kendra Mouton, Sis. Phoebe Macon and family as they mourn the transitioning of their loved one, and every one that reads this prayer; asking that You will give us the courage to not grow weary in well doing, help us to expect the great and know our "due" season is on the way.  We give You praise, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Because of Calvary,

Bishop Willie Williams

Comment by Edmund Stevens on July 19, 2011 at 4:07am

Phoebe, I'm so sorry for your loss. May your Uncle R.I.P.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

Please let me know if you need anything OK.

Love you, Ed

 

Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 19, 2011 at 12:57am

Poem by Bill Elliott

 

THE LITTLE OLD CHAPEL BY THE ROAD TO THE SEA

 

There’s a little old chapel by the side of the road
A place that to us is our Saviour’s abode.
It’s not just a church, a building, or place,
But a spot where we see the Christ’s shining face.

You feel as you enter its great swinging portal
That you’re dwelling with saints 'mongst souls immortal;
The old stained windows lend quiet and charm
And you know you’re away from all danger and harm.

Don’t feel that the church from the West to the East
Was made for minister, rector, or priest;
'Twas made for us sinners, for you and for me,
Not just a place for the good folks to be.

Nor yet is this Chapel a place just to preach,
Or a spot where you go to hear a great speech;
But keep this in mind though you may think it odd,
Go into your church to commune there with God.

So sometimes, my friend, in the season of Lent
Go into a chapel where Jesus was sent —
Go alone to kneel down and to pray,
Don’t try to think of nice things to say.

Just speak from your heart to Him up on high
Then think for a-while how Jesus did die.
On a cross 'tween two thieves He hung there for you,
In agony whispered. "Father, forgive, they know not what they do."

It’s a wonderful place, this church by the road,
This chapel that men built in memory of God;
Take time to go there in this world’s crazy rush,
To be with His spirit, to know of its hush.

Look at the chalice, the pulpit and pews,
Think for a-while and you’ll have different views;
Fray for a-while and your soul will be free
In that little old Chapel by the road to the sea.

 

GOD BLESS EVERYONE & TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!

 

 

Comment by Ana Rodriguez on July 18, 2011 at 8:58pm

Amen to the Monday prayer!

 

Comment by WILLIE W. WILLIAMS JR. on July 18, 2011 at 12:48pm

MONDAY MORNING PRAYER:
Lord, we praise and thank You for another beautiful day that You have made and we purpose in our hearts right now to rejoice and be glad in it.  Lord, it's a new day and You have already extended new mercy, help us to be grateful for the newness that You continue to shower us with, so grateful that we will not allow the old things of yesterday mess up our today.   God, yesterday a lot of things happened, help us to see if we hang on to what happened yesterday, we will not be in position to receive all that You have for us today.   Lord, we're ready to walk through the open door that YOU opened, we're ready to receive the good news we've been waiting to hear, we're ready to walk in love, experience Your peace and share Your joy.   God, we're ready to receive all the blessings You have in store for us today, so help us to pay attention to Your voice, follow where You lead and expect the great from You, our Great God.   Give us the courage, the will power to ignore the voice of the enemy and remind us of the fact that in the Name of Jesus we have the victory.  Help each one who reads this prayer say by faith, "In the Name of Jesus, victory belongs to ME today!"   We give You praise, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Because of Calvary,

Bishop Willie Williams
The Prayer Ministry

Comment by WILLIE W. WILLIAMS JR. on July 15, 2011 at 1:06pm

FRIDAY INSPIRATION AND PRAYER:

The Quilt Holes

 

As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls.  

 

Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our  life.

 

But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was.   They were filled with giant holes.  Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in everyday life.  I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.

I glanced around me. 

 

Nobody  else had such squares.  Other than a tiny hole here and  there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly  fortune.  I gazed upon my own life and was  disheartened.

 

My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.

Finally the time came when each  life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth.  The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries.  So filled their lives had been.  My angel looked upon me and nodded for me to rise.

 

My gaze dropped to the ground in shame.  I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes.  I had love in my life  and laughter.  But there had also been trials of illness and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it.  I had to start over many times.  I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again.  I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life.  I  had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin  beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged  me.

 

And now, I had to face the truth....  My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was.

I rose and slowly lifted the  combined squares of my life to the light.

 

An awe-filled gasp filled the air.  I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.

Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ.  Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes.  He said, 'Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My  life, My hardships, and My struggles.  Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.'

 

May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!

 

 When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all you  need.

 

Father, bless all my family and friends in whatever it is that you know they may need this day!  And may their life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as he/she seeks to have a closer relationship with you.  Amen.

 

 

Bishop W. Williams

 

Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 15, 2011 at 1:43am

Amen and Praise God for you both!!

Thank You Bishop Willie and Thank You Tawnette. This website is a better place because of both of your contributions!!

Bishop Willie for your daily Apache prayers, your  ministry of service, and for continually sharing your faith with the Apache Alumni believers.

Tawnette for your inspiration, your caring spirit and your faithfulnes, as you continue to glorify God. Thank You for all of your contributions to the many Groups on the website.

 

To GOD Be The Glory!!

 

Love and Blessings, Phoebe

 

 

Comment by WILLIE W. WILLIAMS JR. on July 15, 2011 at 12:38am

WE ARE YET PRAYING FOR YOU, AND MAY THE LORD BLESS FOR YOUR MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

BLESSINGS!

Comment by Tawnette Fulton- Gilbert on July 14, 2011 at 4:22pm

EXCELLENT PRAYER BISHOP WILLIE!!!

AMEN!!!

PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU MENTIONED WHO ARE STANDING IN THE NEED OF PRAYER!!!

PRAYER IS THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING!!!

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MINISTRY!!!

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